HCR 1010 Summary

• Urges U.S. Congress, FDA, and DEA to establish a maximum permissible threshold for opiate alkaloid contamination in poppy seeds sold in the United States and describe good manufacturing practices to reduce opiate alkaloids.

• Requests federal agencies issue import requirements and conduct testing of imported poppy seeds to ensure they do not exceed the maximum threshold of opiate alkaloid contamination.

• Cites 2016 death of Stephen Hacala Jr., age 24, from morphine intoxication caused by contaminated poppy seed tea, and notes opiate alkaloids in poppy seeds are classified as Schedule II controlled substances under federal law.

• Documents that European Food Safety Authority testing of 1,164 samples found morphine contamination ranging from undetectable to 596 mg/kg, and studies show brewing contaminated seeds into tea can concentrate opiate alkaloid content to lethal levels.

• Requires Arkansas Chief Clerk to send the resolution to the FDA, DEA, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Arkansas congressional delegation upon adoption.